Marry Me

SarahSassy

Is anyone watching that programme Marry Me on RTE 1. Isnt that guy such an angel. She is a lucky girl

Clare Bear

I'm still crying!!

That was the sweetest thing ever. She was lovely too though. Perfect match.

SarahSassy

It WAS lovely - so romantic.

July

Very moving!

They're so happy, it's lovely. And all after 8months!

Enii

Didn't see it. What was it about?

SheRa

Im prob being too cynical about this, but am I the only one who thinks its a bit quick to be getting engaged after 8 months?

Clare Bear

SheRa wrote: »

Im prob being too cynical about this, but am I the only one who thinks its a bit quick to be getting engaged after 8 months?

I don't know....when you know you know I suppose, they obviously don't need to wait any longer. Ah love....

SarahSassy

SheRa wrote: »

Im prob being too cynical about this, but am I the only one who thinks its a bit quick to be getting engaged after 8 months?

I just think that at a 'certain age' you know when you know. I certainly know what i DONT want and wouldnt put up with.

SarahSassy

Enii wrote: »

Didn't see it. What was it about?

It followed one couple who got engaged. They had met online 8 months before and the fiance, who was in a wheelchair wheeled himself all the way up Powersourt to propose to her... It was all a surprise for her and they seemed like SUCH a happy couple. It was so sweet.

Gillo

I remember seeing the add for that.

From a blokes perspective fair ba!!'s to that guy, his arms must have been killing him after wheeling all the way up there.

RuailleBuaille

Television maybe?

Invincible

I wonder was he in a wheelchair as a result of an accident,they did'nt say what happened to him ?

SheRa

SheRa wrote: »

Im prob being too cynical about this, but am I the only one who thinks its a bit quick to be getting engaged after 8 months?

The parental units got engaged after two weeks, decades later they are stomach churning loved up.
I don't think it is quick.

John Mason

Invincible wrote: »

I wonder was he in a wheelchair as a result of an accident,they did'nt say what happened to him ?

he was in a motorbike accident, i know him

Silverfish

Moonbaby wrote: »

The parental units got engaged after two weeks, decades later they are stomach churning loved up.
I don't think it is quick.

Like that I have a friend that got engaged after 3 months ( or 6 months or something) and married at a year, that was ten years ago and they're still stomach churningly loved up.

Apparently its not a time thing, its a 'when you know, you know' thing. However its always accompanied by a smug expression so.... I don't know.

How Strange

SarahSassy wrote: »

I just think that at a 'certain age' you know when you know.

I don't buy into that at all. If you marry someone within a year of meeting then you don't know that person. IMO of course. You're still in that loved up phase and probably on your best behaviour. Give it a year or two more and see if you're still soulmates when the mundanity of real life kicks in.

The marriage may work but IMO the chances are slimmer than those who wait a couple of years. I know a few couples who were all loved up and swore they were soulmates and couldn't wait. They are separated/getting divorced now.

How Strange

How Strange wrote: »

The marriage may work but IMO the chances are slimmer than those who wait a couple of years.

I don't think it has as much to do with knowing each other, as it does with each individuals desire to grow together with the other, in life and in marraige.
Lust can last ~pukes~, but the ability to be friends is what really carries long marraiges.
You never know someone else entirely, everyone will bring their own bad to a relationship.
Some people will be more inclined to work through it than others.

Degsy

irishbird wrote: »

he was in a motorbike accident, i know him

Good old Muzzy,a really nice bloke.

misswex

I watched it last night and thought they made such a lovely couple. Her face when she saw him in the hut was so lovely. I really hope it works out for them.

mollybird

ya i seen bits of one or two shows. have not seen a full one yet. am dying to but im afraid it will put more idea's in my head on how i would like my fella to propose to me if it ever goes that way for us. it's bad enough i have pretty much the whole day planned but i think if i had an idea of how my proposal would go it would ruin it for me.

She Devil

I missed it .. but heard Ray Darcy this morning going on about how it made him cry this morning on radio!
I couldnt know how my fella was going to propose if he was it would ruin it also! Id like it planned and very romantic, think my guy would come up trumps in that area though! I cant wait ... (it will probably be about four years but still i cant wait )

SarahSassy

Moonbaby wrote: »

I don't think it has as much to do with knowing each other, as it does with each individuals desire to grow together with the other, in life and in marraige.
Lust can last ~pukes~, but the ability to be friends is what really carries long marraiges.
You never know someone else entirely, everyone will bring their own bad to a relationship.
Some people will be more inclined to work through it than others.

+ 1

SarahSassy

irishbird wrote: »

he was in a motorbike accident, i know him

Have they gotten married since?? I want to hear the happy ending

SarahSassy

Well stone the crows I think I have had a romantic feeling... I love that programme Marry Me which was on tv tonight... Even though it was not every romantic when he had a purple lycra suit on :rolleyes:

Nightwish

As much as I am a romantic, I find the show incredibly cheesy. If my guy were to propose to me on tv I think I'd strangle him.

Cathmandooo

Nightwish wrote: »

As much as I am a romantic, I find the show incredibly cheesy. If my guy were to propose to me on tv I think I'd strangle him.

+1

I'd love to see a follow up on that couple last night, I doubt they went through with it. It would be extremely difficult to say no like that, sure she was too shocked to make a decision. Plus she said no twice, and didnt even put the ring on for ages after he proposed!

SarahSassy

Nightwish wrote: »

If my guy were to propose to me on tv I think I'd strangle him.

+ 150

Clare Bear

Cathooo wrote: »

+1

I'd love to see a follow up on that couple last night, I doubt they went through with it. It would be extremely difficult to say no like that, sure she was too shocked to make a decision. Plus she said no twice, and didnt even put the ring on for ages after he proposed!

I really didn't like that girl on Sunday night! Bless him, he must love her to dress up like that

SarahSassy

Clare Bear wrote: »

I really didn't like that girl on Sunday night! Bless him, he must love her to dress up like that

I didnt like either of them

Blush_01

SheRa wrote: »

Im prob being too cynical about this, but am I the only one who thinks its a bit quick to be getting engaged after 8 months?

My parents got married within 6 months of their first date. The fact that I wasn't born for another 13 months disappointed so many people. They're married 25 years this year. I don't think you can judge a couple you're not part of. Sure, you can not understand the motivation behind what they do, but its not up to anyone other than the people in the relationship to judge what to do. I'd probably have been very dubious about the potential for a couple who hadn't been together that long to stay together if I hadn't lived with them for the past 20-odd years. Sometimes I think my parents have ruined relationships for me because they're such a considerate couple, so *shrugs* I don't know.

Clare Bear

SarahSassy wrote: »

I didnt like either of them

Yeah me neither but I don't think anyone will match up to last week's couple

hedgeh0g

I didnt see the prog but was wondering ....

When asking someone to marry you do you have to have an engagement ring there and then?

If so - then the ring may be the wrong size?
But if you go shopping for one there is no surprise.

What to do? Whats the norm?

hedgeh0g

hedgeh0g wrote: »

I didnt see the prog but was wondering ....

When asking someone to marry you do you have to have an engagement ring there and then?

If so - then the ring may be the wrong size?
But if you go shopping for one there is no surprise.

What to do? Whats the norm?

Everyone feels differently about this.

Some women would prefer to pick the ring themselves, others prefer the romance of a surprise, others don't care either way. It is best to suss out wat kind of woman you have on your hands.

If you go it alone ask about resizing the ring, I think it can be difficult on some platnuim rings. Or you could steal the measuremet off one of her own rings.

Anecdotally from my friends, most people are buying the ring as a couple.

Clare Bear

Yeah I'd say it would depend on the girl. I for one would prefer if he chose it and had it when he proposed. I'm not fussy about things like that anyway and I'm sure he'd pick a nice one.

If not he better have a receipt!

I'm too fussy about things like that, and I think the inability to decide on one thing would spark a nervous breakdown in my case. :pac:

Clare Bear

Aww I don't know, I think I'd always look at it fondly because he picked it. Provided it wasn't hideous I think I'd be happy with whatever he chose....then again I'm not as fussy as most girls would be about that sort of thing.

Clare Bear

Clare Bear wrote: »

Aww I don't know, I think I'd always look at it fondly because he picked it. Provided it wasn't hideous I think I'd be happy with whatever he chose

I agree.....I think you misunderstood me....I'd much prefer that any future proposer would do the buying for everyones sanity.

Clare Bear

Moonbaby wrote: »

I agree.....I think you misunderstood me....I'd much prefer that any future proposer would do the buying for everyones sanity.

Ah I get ya now

chuci

i like the idea of having it with him when he proposes (whoever he may be). and when he does.i hope he has a gift receipt too just in case.

PeoplesMod

SarahSassy wrote: »

Is anyone watching that programme Marry Me on RTE 1. Isnt that guy such an angel. She is a lucky girl

I think it is all put on and is not a true reflection of reality.

Clare Bear

PeoplesMod wrote: »

I think it is all put on and is not a true reflection of reality.

Boooooo!

PeoplesMod

Clare Bear wrote: »

Boooooo!

Well all we have to do is look at how it happened to us.It was not very romantic for most of us. We should say it as it was and stop trying to kid ourselves. Most men are selfish and just want one thing all of the time. I have not met a genuine man yet who is truly romantic. Not even the Italians live up to their name.I think they make very good chips though.

ali.c

PeoplesMod wrote: »

Well all we have to do is look at how it happened to us.It was not very romantic for most of us. We should say it as it was and stop trying to kid ourselves. Most men are selfish and just want one thing all of the time. I have not met a genuine man yet who is truly romantic. Not even the Italians live up to their name.I think they make very good chips though.

Thats a bit unfair, mind you I had never heard of Italien men being particularly romantic sterotype (sleazy* yes but not romantic)

Guys are people too some are selfish and not genuine some are caring and very genuine.

*i know its a sterotype not suggesting its true or anything

Dragan

PeoplesMod wrote: »

Well all we have to do is look at how it happened to us.It was not very romantic for most of us. We should say it as it was and stop trying to kid ourselves. Most men are selfish and just want one thing all of the time. I have not met a genuine man yet who is truly romantic. Not even the Italians live up to their name.I think they make very good chips though.

Perhaps they just have trouble getting through your apparent frosty nature?

Personally i am a pretty romantic guy but even i have been beaten down by the attitudes of women who consistantly want to see you **** up.

And Italian men are not "romantic" as a stereotype that i can remember. Tanned and short, with overly neat hair and a very high opinion of themselves normally.

Maybe they have put too much faith in the stereotype.....like ladies in Paris who for some reason expected me to fall at their feet simply because they talked to me.

Stereotypes rock.

PeoplesMod

Women are from Venus and Men are from Mars.

Personally I think that most men are just full of themselves. I prefer a man that says what he really feels and tells you straight out what he thinks of you. It may be not what you want to hear but it is what he sees in you. If I had my time over again I would insist on a living in trial period of at least 6 months to make sure that he is not a lazy slobby beer smelling cunning liar.

John Mason

the engagement ring i want costs €22,500.00 and if i dont get the exact ring i will be very disappointed

EamonnKeane

PeoplesMod wrote: »

I prefer a man that says what he really feels and tells you straight out what he thinks of you.

if everyone did that to everyone society would disintegrate into chaos

PeoplesMod

irishbird wrote: »

the engagement ring i want costs €22,500.00 and if i dont get the exact ring i will be very disappointed

If I could I would PM you the tissues now.

PeoplesMod

EamonnKeane wrote: »

if everyone did that to everyone society would disintegrate into chaos

Maybe by not doing that it is why we are in the chaos situation that we are already in Eamonn.

Dragan

PeoplesMod wrote: »

Women are from Venus and Men are from Mars.

Personally I think that most men are just full of themselves. I prefer a man that says what he really feels and tells you straight out what he thinks of you. It may be not what you want to hear but it is what he sees in you. If I had my time over again I would insist on a living in trial period of at least 6 months to make sure that he is not a lazy slobby beer smelling cunning liar.

LoL, ealier on i would have said i would happily place a bet that you got burned by someone along the way.

No offence, but if you allow the actions of one man ( or even a high proportion of the men you have met ) to colour your view of ALL men then your pretty much responsible for your own negativity.

Thats just me saying what i really feel.

irishbird wrote: »

the engagement ring i want costs €22,500.00 and if i dont get the exact ring i will be very disappointed

Poor bastard.

PeoplesMod

Dragan wrote: »

LoL, ealier on i would have said i would happily place a bet that you got burned by someone along the way.

No offence, but if you allow the actions of one man ( or even a high proportion of the men you have met ) to colour your view of ALL men then your pretty much responsible for your own negativity.

Thats just me saying what i really feel.



Poor bastard.

All men are the same if you ask me. It is in their Genes or maybe I should say it is in their Jeans:rolleyes: They continually look at other women’s bottoms and then when we press our bottom into them in the bed they turn away and to really put the tin hat on it they then make a grunt. Pigs they are I say and they all wallow in their own stupidity and ignorance. It does not matter what Man you pick as they are all the same. Once he gets you into the kitchen and the babies start to arrive he becomes a changed Man and seems to lose all interest in the nice things he used to do. This shows that they are nothing but selfish Pigs.